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Silver Outperforms Gold as Ratio Drops to 14-Year Low

Published January 28, 2026, 09:21
Silver Outperforms Gold as Ratio Drops to 14-Year Low

Silver is outperforming gold, with the gold-to-silver ratio falling below 50 for the first time since March 2012. This marks the highest relative level of silver against gold in the last 14 years, during a period of strong gains in precious metals. Over the past 12 months, gold has risen by approximately 80%, exceeding $5,100 per ounce, while silver has surged by 250%, reaching $110 per ounce. Both metals have hit record highs, reflecting increased demand for safe-haven assets. This trend is driven by heightened investor concerns, including ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East, escalating US-China trade tensions, and a weakening dollar due to rising US debt and persistent inflation above 2%. Political leaders are also warning about the breakdown of the post-war global system, further fueling the shift towards resilient assets. The last time the gold-to-silver ratio was this low was in March 2012, coinciding with the Fed's 'Operation Twist'. The Federal Reserve attempted to restrain long-term interest rates by purchasing long-term bonds and selling short-term ones, a move interpreted as a sign of exhausted conventional monetary policy tools. Low yields weakened the appeal of cash and bonds, driving capital towards gold and silver. While this context explains the broad rise in precious metal prices, the speed at which silver is outperforming gold is unusual. Rebalancing could occur if gold remains near $5,100, requiring silver to fall to around $72, or if silver stays at $110, pushing gold to $7,700.